The lasting impact of a week on the farm We know that the week children spend with us at one of our farms has a lasting impact, we hear it from teachers, we see it in return trips, but the…

Through feeding livestock, planting, harvesting and preparing meals, children build a lasting connection to food, farming and nature. Tim Rose, our Head of Operations reflects on why our founding principles still guide us today.  50 years of hands-on farming education  We have been farming now for…

Did you know that community youth groups can also visit our farms? We spoke to young people and leaders from a Liverpool-based youth hub who were one of the groups who did just that last summer! Watch this video to…

Thinking about a winter residential for your school? A visit during the colder months isn’t always top of the list, but it offers a wealth of benefits – both on the farm and back in the classroom. At Farms for…

September isn’t a typical month for school residentials. Understandably, time and focus is on welcoming pupils back to school and settling them into new routines.  However, for many schools who have taken the leap and visited us in September, the…

If you were a fly on the wall at our farms this summer, you would have seen children, young people and adults arriving from all over the country — and leaving a week later with stories they’ll carry for life….

From Paris to pedal power: how our supporters have been cycling (and more) to support Farms for City Children this summer. Over the last few months, we’ve seen an incredible wave of energy from our corporate supporters — all finding…

By Adam Bratt – Farm Operations Manager, Nethercott House On winter evenings at Nethercott after the children have had their tea, the cattle need to be fed. All the cattle are settled in the barn, lying in their deep straw…

Feeding the hens is more than just topping up the grain – it’s a chance to connect, learn and build confidence. On our farms, children help feed our chickens in three different ways, each one teaching something a little different….